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Sleep is essential for the functioning of our brain, but also our whole body. Data accumulate on the link between lack of sleep and obesity, but also diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Good sleep seems more essential than ever! Obesity? And if it was related to poor sleep, insufficient sleep? The effects of sleep deprivation are well known: daytime sleepiness, decreased academic or work performance, impaired quality of life, depression, increased risk of accidents, etc. But today, new evidence is accumulating showing that sleep debt may also have a negative impact on metabolism and cardiovascular function. After analysis of all published studies on this subject, a dozen of them stand out and bring very convincing data. The main findings for the link between sleep and chronic disease. Sleep time and Obesity The reduction of sleep time is proportionally associated with obesity in adults. In children, this relationship is observed even for very small reductions in sleep time. Hence the ...

When we want to lose weight after a period of "food galore," one is tempted to remove the pounds quickly. And yield to the temptation of proposals of products and foods called "fat-burning". Some are dangerous, some not. All under the illusion. How we burn its fat? This bold, often cursed when it is misplaced and too much is made of lipids nicely and well housed in cells called adipocytes. The lipids may provide energy by transforming into glucose which is almost the only fuel our cells. For this transformation to occur, there must be no more subject to glucose. Now, it has between 300 and 500 g in the form of glycogen stored in liver and muscles. Making between 1200 and 2000 calories (1 g glucose = 4 calories). Enough to keep a good time, almost a full day before fat does roll for providing energy. Unless you spend more calories. And the only way to do this is to have a physical activity that you actually evacuate more than you eat it. In other words, moving you an...

I was recently asked at a presentation what my thoughts were on juicing. Moreover, new years is quickly approaching and with it come resolutions, which many will be losing weight, especially after indulging during the holidays. Therefore, I decided to write about whether to juice or not to juice. People juice for several reasons; whether its "detox", weight loss, staying healthy or "rebooting", but is it appropriate?! Many companies talk about raving health benefits, however, hardly any of these claims can be supported by scientific evidence.    The best way to do help you decide if to juice or not is by just dividing it to pros and cons: Pros Good way to get more fruits and vegetables in the diet, especially if you are picky or not a big vegetable and fruit eater High in antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals Feels "lighter" since you do not chew anything or have "bulky" food in your stomach Could help with weight loss   Cons Very pricey....

Why not sleeping and how to start staying asleep again Insomnia is one of the most misunderstood disorders that many people suffer from it today. People who can go to sleep without being disturbed don’t understand the causes of insomnia the pain and they don’t appreciate the ability that they have to fall asleep easily. There are many reasons for insomnia that are so misunderstood - a multitude of causes, symptoms and confusing that it occurs when people are usually alone, all aid to ignorance. As with anything else, education is the key to the understanding, prevention and cure sleep disorder. Inability to stay asleep is one of the most common diseases, it is estimated that 25% of people suffer from some form of insomnia or another. With such a large percentage of the population affected, you might think that people have a more tolerant approach, but this is generally not the case. Sleep disorders can have significant affects not only the enjoyment of peoples lives, but also on human ...